5 Questions
Which type of carbohydrate polymers act as signals that determine the intracellular location or metabolic fate of hybrid molecules?
Carbohydrate polymers attached to proteins or lipids
What is the backbone structure of common monosaccharide molecules?
Unbranched carbon chains
Which type of solvents are monosaccharides insoluble in?
Nonpolar solvents
What is the taste of most monosaccharides?
Sweet
What is the function of insoluble carbohydrate polymers in bacteria, plants, and animals?
Serve as structural and protective elements
Study Notes
Carbohydrate Polymers and Monosaccharides
- Oligosaccharides, a type of carbohydrate polymer, act as signals that determine the intracellular location or metabolic fate of hybrid molecules.
Monosaccharide Structure
- The backbone structure of common monosaccharide molecules is a five- or six-membered ring.
Solubility of Monosaccharides
- Monosaccharides are insoluble in non-polar solvents.
Taste of Monosaccharides
- Most monosaccharides are sweet in taste.
Function of Insoluble Carbohydrate Polymers
- Insoluble carbohydrate polymers, such as cellulose, chitin, and peptidoglycan, provide structural support and protection in bacteria, plants, and animals.
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